Guests say
Hey Down is a well-equipped and spacious cottage in Keswick, praised for its excellent location close to Fitz Park and the town centre. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and practical amenities, including a secure parking space and a sunny back garden. While the cottage is generally comfortable, some guests found the sofas and mattresses too soft, and a few noted minor maintenance needs. The property is pet-friendly, which some guests noticed. Overall, Hey Down offers a pleasant and convenient base for exploring the Lake District.
Most guests found the cottage very clean, with only one mention of a lingering pet odour in the lounge. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point.
The location is consistently praised as excellent, being close to Fitz Park, the town centre, and ideal for exploring Keswick and the Lakes.
Guests found the beds comfortable, but several reviews mention the sofas and some mattresses being too soft or uncomfortable, which affected overall comfort.
The cottage is described as spacious and very well equipped, with good kitchen facilities, a sunny garden, and helpful parking. Minor maintenance issues such as decor and sofa condition were noted.
A welcome pack was suggested by one guest but not provided during their stay. While thoughtful touches are appreciated, they are not guaranteed.
About this property
Enjoy a break at Hey Down situated in the market town of Keswick with its many attractions and perfectly located for walking and cycling enthusiasts..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Day Bed Single (2ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed rear garden with patio and garden furniture. On site parking. 1 well behaved dog welcome. No smoking.. A beautifully presented holiday home with stunning Lake District scenery and the delights of Keswick town centre and all it has to offer right on your doorstep. It has all the modern luxuries and home comforts you would expect from a 21st-century holiday home.
Hey Down is a terraced house built from traditional Lakeland stone and can accommodate up to five adults in three furnished bedrooms, perfect for multiple couples and families. Spread over two floors, the property has a spacious master bedroom on the 1st floor, with a twin room and cosy single on the same floor. The ground floor is the heart of the house and offers a great social space to spend time with family and friends. The well-equipped kitchen leads to the back garden which is enclosed and is complete with garden furniture so you can soak up the afternoon sun.
Hey Down is set in the heart of Keswick and for those of you who know the area well, you won’t be surprised to find that you can access everything this vibrant market town has to offer on foot. Walking from the property, you will reach the River Greta in just 1 minute, where you can either cross at the river to reach Fitz Park (which offers a great area to exercise your four-legged friend) or continue along the riverside and in just 5 minutes (500 yards away), you will hit the bustling town centre, brimming with great restaurants, pubs serving local craft ales, an excellent range of shopping experiences and some memorable tourist attractions.
If you want family fun then visit The Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil, ¾ mile away, or visit Puzzling Place which is full of mind-boggling optical illusions, ½ mile away. If you like culture, you have to try the Theatre by the Lake, with its enviable position on the shores of Derwentwater, it offers award-winning performances in drama and arts, and is just ¾ mile away. If you like walking or cycling, you are surrounded by some of the most challenging and iconic fells in the area as well as a number of less challenging walking routes suitable for families.
Keswick is at the northern end of Derwentwater, one of the areas iconic lakes and offers a great base and starting point for many an adventure. You can tick off a few of Wainwright’s 214 Lakeland Fells including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn within a few miles’ radius. Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation, Keswick can offer it all, and Hey Down gives you the perfect platform for a memorable holiday in the Lake District.
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (9)
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David Wells
Fabulous stay! Probably the best accommodation we have stayed in Keswick, but perhaps that is because we paid slightly more than we usually would. However, for a few extra pounds per night we certainly got our moneys worth. A proper house, with dining room, lounge and kitchen, three good sized bedrooms, a good size bathroom with excellent showers over bath and back yard that catches the sun. Only thing to be wary of is that it does have a hot water boiler, rather than instant heat, so if you have a large family staying and all want showers at the same time, make sure no one is in there too long!
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Confirmed Guest
Good location and clean, however can tell its pet friendly as dog odor in lounge. Master bedroom mattress far too soft, sank into middle.
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Confirmed Guest
Almost perfect cottage except for the sofas being very uncomfortable. We was all arguing who was going to sit in the chair as that was ok! Noticed in reviews other people saying same thing. Maybe time to replace them, would definitely return if they was replaced as everything else was perfect.